by dint of

phrase

: by force of : because of

succeeded by dint of hard work

Examples of by dint of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Those unable to watch the eclipse in person by dint of geography can also follow along online, with details of the livestream to be released closer to the event. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 Aug. 2026

In the end, Rhaenyra must settle for becoming queen simply by dint of doing the job. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026

Advertisement Having conversations in fluent French, acquired by dint of immense hard work over many years, was an unmatchably rewarding experience. — Douglas Hofstadter, Time, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for by dint of

• above
• foxglove
• hereof
• thereof
• whereof
• dove
• glove
• love
• shove
• hereinabove